Thanks all, I have some updates on my research :) Now, obviously a Boxster and an X5 are very different but I was wondering if anybody else made this switch? Any observations? A few people have said they love the X5 as much as the Boxster which is great as it means the switch wont be a disapointment ...

Hi guys Hmm, I see your point. with the 4.8is its Group 20 not 19 but that's all the additional cost difference I could find. According to Parkers its the same tax band as the Boxster (£245 a year) and the 4.4, 4.6 and 4.8 all list roughly the same MPG (give or take 1mpg). To be honest, terrorizing ...

[quote=""mogsyman""]I moved from a Boxster S to a 3.0D X5 and added a C2 996 911 at the same time. They are totally different cars designed to do a totally different job. You can't compare and it would be foolish to try and do so (IMO) ;)[/quote] Oh I agree, not trying to compare but i am trying to ...

Heya Sanj

Thanks for replying. I have just read that guide you mention! Its brilliant and now im re-thinking if the MPG + Insurance group saving on the 3.0 Diesel is that far from a 4.4i V8 over a few years. Anyway, half the fun is all this research

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Hi all I am currently looking around for something different and to provide a little more traction in the winter months compared to my Boxster and hopefully a little less yearly running costs. I also like the idea of a higher seating position for a change and something I can go on long driving trips ...